Caprese Couscous Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Caprese Couscous Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups diced tomatoes

1 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese

1 small shallot

minced

1 clove garlic

minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ¼ cups water

1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Combine tomatoes mozzarella cheese shallot garlic basil balsamic vinegar olive oil salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes; fluff with a fork. Allow couscous to cool then toss with tomato mixture.

Nutritional Information

Caprese Couscous Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 257.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.7g 25%

Carbohydrates: 35g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 7.3g 11%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 16%

Cholesterol: 18.1mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 980.9IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 12.3mg 20%

Folate: 25.7mcg 6%

Calcium: 247.6mg 25%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 35.8mg 13%

Potassium: 327mg 9%

Sodium: 477.5mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 65.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.